
Five Sunshine Coast gigs making a strong case for turning off the television, putting on real shoes and going somewhere with a stage.
From an intimate acoustic tour and a sold-out hometown EP launch to Australian roots royalty, indie rock and one enormous dancefloor show, here are five Sunshine Coast gigs worth leaving the house for in August.
View the full Sunshine Coast gig guideThelma Plum: The I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour
Imperial Hotel Eumundi, Saturday, August 8
Thelma Plum strips things back for a rare acoustic tour, revisiting her award-winning catalogue in an intimate duo format and potentially dusting off a few songs that have disappeared from the usual setlist.
Karma Police: Pale and Blue EP Launch
Black Box Theatre, Nambour, Saturday, August 15
Sunshine Coast teenagers Karma Police return home to launch their debut EP after recording with ARIA Award-winning producer Cody McWaters. ChAMBER LANe and Table Manners complete the all-ages lineup.
Imperial Hotel Eumundi, Saturday, August 15
Two giants of Australian roots music join forces on stage for the first time, bringing together Jeff Lang’s award-winning catalogue and Dom Turner’s deep blues history with Backsliders.
Kings Beach Tavern, Saturday, August 15
Adam Newling brings the raw, full-band sound of his new chapter to Caloundra, combining grit, soul and emotionally direct songwriting on the regional LIFE Tour.
Blackflag Coolum, Friday, August 21
The Jungle Giants return to Australian stages with fifth album Experiencing Feelings of Joy, turning Blackflag’s Coolum production brewery into a giant indie dancefloor with The Tullamarines and Tear Drive.
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